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Kia Picanto

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,086 cc

LS09 KZNMOT history

LS09 KZN is a blue petrol Kia Picanto first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 97,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.

LS09 KZN blue Kia Picanto – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Kia Picanto, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jan 2027
Mileage
97,562 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,151 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS09 KZN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Kia
Model
Picanto
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,086 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS09 KZN was last recorded at 97,562 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 2,857 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,705 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,857 miles
Average per year
4,151 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,562 miles
  • 2023 – 90,164 miles
  • 2022 – 86,442 miles
  • 2021 – 84,090 miles
  • 2020 – 82,353 miles
  • 2019 – 80,114 miles
  • 2018 – 76,204 miles
  • 2017 – 72,954 miles
  • 2016 – 68,294 miles
  • 2015 – 63,620 miles
  • 2014 – 59,224 miles
  • 2013 – 52,995 miles
  • 2012 – 40,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,562 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,562 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    97,562 miles
    Test number
    417249594867
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail97,562 miles (+2,857)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,562 miles
    Test number
    328003617570
    • MajorFront Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,705 miles (+5)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    94,705 miles
    Test number
    353417815982
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail94,700 miles (+4,536)2 dangerous4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,700 miles
    Test number
    334091668813
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,164 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    90,164 miles
    Test number
    580361033296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  6. Fail90,164 miles (+3,722)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,164 miles
    Test number
    777810192857
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated

  7. Pass86,442 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    86,442 miles
    Test number
    672743478233
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail86,442 miles (+2,352)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,442 miles
    Test number
    962834919302
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass84,090 miles (+1,737)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    84,090 miles
    Test number
    392029384943
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass82,353 miles (+2,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    82,353 miles
    Test number
    470632558952
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn inner tread edge

  11. Pass80,114 miles (+3,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,114 miles
    Test number
    461108413369
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass76,204 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,204 miles
    Test number
    297870354041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Fail76,204 miles (+3,250)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,204 miles
    Test number
    325541922801
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass72,954 miles (+4,660)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,954 miles
    Test number
    621562904720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,294 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,294 miles
    Test number
    292954344239
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wall cracking

  16. Fail68,294 miles (+4,674)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,294 miles
    Test number
    188540954934
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wall cracking

  17. Pass63,620 miles (+4,396)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    63,620 miles
    Test number
    716838105171
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass59,224 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    59,224 miles
    Test number
    925404004165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,193 miles (+6,198)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,193 miles
    Test number
    925830604160
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass52,995 miles (+12,820)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,995 miles
    Test number
    338876063031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    40,175 miles
    Test number
    729735262098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS09 KZN

Does LS09 KZN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS09 KZN is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS09 KZN?
The MOT on LS09 KZN is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS09 KZN done?
LS09 KZN was recorded at 97,562 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 4,151 miles a year.
Has LS09 KZN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS09 KZN has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS09 KZN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS09 KZN find?
LS09 KZN passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes x2.

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